The Narcissus ‘Sailboat’ bulb is a lovely addition to your flower garden. When this large bulb (12+ cm) blooms, each bulb produces multiple stems which in turn each display multiple blooms. The white petals look like a sail flowing in the wind. In the pictures, you can see that this daffodil looks great with Muscari, grape hyacinth.
Blooms: 'Sailboat' is a jonquilla-type daffodil that blooms in mid-spring, usually April. Swept-back ivory-white petals surround a pale yellow funnel cup, and the cup changes to a pale ivory the older the bloom becomes. Each stem carries up to three fragrant blooms about 2 1/2" across on compact stems around 12" tall. It is hardy in zones 3-9.
Planting: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.
Landscaping Tip: Pair 'Sailboat' with blue Muscari (grape hyacinth) for a classic spring combination. Because it stays compact, it also works well along borders, in rock gardens, and in pots near the porch where you can enjoy the fragrance.
After Blooming: Let the foliage stay in place until it turns yellow and dies back on its own. The leaves are feeding the bulb for next year's blooms, so resist the urge to cut or braid them early.